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AX02 CBU

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,575 mi
Last recorded98,575 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 CBU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,575 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Front PLAY IN TRAILING ARM BUSH

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 98,547 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Front PLAY IN TRAILING ARM BUSH

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,111 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 87,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust clamp deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 71,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 71,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,392 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,857 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,615 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 43,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,246 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 40,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,592 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 33,592 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,469 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AX02 CBU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 91,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX02 CBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX02 CBU registered?

AX02 CBU is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is AX02 CBU safe to buy?

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